Tips on Moving

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, September 14-20, is when America takes the time to honor all professional truck drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs. At Wheaton World Wide Moving, truck drivers are the back bone of our company. We would like to take…

Since its founding in 1945 by Earnest S. Wheaton, one thing has always come first at Wheaton World Wide Moving – the customer. The customer-first philosophy is the cornerstone of Wheaton’s success as its employees take great pride in ensuring that each customer moved has a positive relocation experience. As such, Wheaton employs individuals who…

Relocating is challenging for the whole family, but it can be particularly difficult for children who are forced to cope with a changing environment, especially at a new school. Rochester, N.Y. high school guidance counselor, Lindsay Tuschong gives her advice on how to ease the transition to a new school after relocating. It is important…

Entryways/Foyers/Mudrooms are the transitional areas for family members and visitors, bringing in, coats, shoes and of course clutter. Keeping the room clutter free makes it easier for transitioning from outside to inside. Entryways should not be used for long term storage; they should only be used for the things that come on and off when…

In part eight of a “Place for Everything and Everything in its Place” from the book “Clutter Rescue,” we will explore the organization of garages and sheds. Due to the variations of temperature and the unfinished spaces, garages and sheds are best suited for storing equipment and supplies that are normally used outside. Organizing a…

Both the basement and the attic share a central purpose of providing long- and short-term storage for other areas of the house. Keeping these rooms organized will save time packing before relocating. The first step when organizing these two rooms is removing everything and cleaning thoroughly. Cleaning is necessary as both rooms are prone to insect…

The dining room’s main function is serving meals, eating and socializing on special occasions. The well-defined purpose leaves you with a clear goal in organizing the room: to make serving and enjoying meals as pleasant and simple as possible. The dining room is defined by the furniture you use and the “service circle.” The service…

The organization of the family and living rooms after relocating is an important task because it is the center of family entertainment, relaxation and recreation. In some homes, the family and living rooms aren’t two separate rooms; but in older houses, the family room was for relaxation and the living room was used for formal…

The bathroom is one of the busiest place in the home, so finding the time to unpack and organize after relocating is essential. The bathroom also is the most confined space, which presents challenges in avoiding clutter, but because of the size, is relatively simple to organize. The solution is putting the items close to…

The second most important room – the first being the kitchen – to unpack after moving your household goods is the bedroom. The bedroom should be a place where you relax and prepare yourself for the day ahead. Relaxation will come much easier if the bedroom is organized and clean. In part two of our…